DE29519180U1 - Electronic instant camera - Google Patents

Description

electronic instant camera description

Technical area:

The invention belongs to computer technology and video technology.
State of the art:

Conventional cameras and instant cameras produce photos using the well-known photochemical process. Photographic images can also be produced using electronic printers. With today's technology, however, you need at least a printer, a home computer, a video camera and a special device that converts the video signal into a digital signal so that it can be read into the computer, called a digitizer. As far as I know, a photograph in the narrower sense (an objective image) can otherwise be produced using a stationary device that can convert the signal from a video recorder directly into an image. Recently, there has been a device developed as part of the so-called multi-media development that can store images similar to a camcorder and transmit them to a computer.
Problem:

The problem is that there is still no portable device, similar to the well-known instant cameras, which combines all these functions in one solution:

This problem was solved with the device described in claim 1.
Example:

I would like to describe the basic design of the device using a functional sequence when taking photographs.

The user determines the desired image by looking through the viewfinder and then pressing the shutter button.

Christian Tietz

The video image sensor (e.g. CCD chip) captures the image focused by a lens, then the contrast and brightness of the image are adjusted electronically and automatically. The information thus determined is read into an electronic memory (e.g. RAM module) and stored. An electronic control system now coordinates the print head of the integrated, small printer (e.g. thermal printer) and controls the printing process using the information in the memory. The paper or other printing material required for the printing process can be automatically fed in and ejected by the printer. The printer does not work with A4 paper, of course, but with smaller pieces. The camera can have various devices that are intended to improve the result and must be integrated into the camera:

-sliding or otherwise movable lens cover, which can be combined with an on/off switch -electronic flash

-Light sensor for flash and/or for light meter -electronic (LCD) viewfinder
Benefits achieved:

The invention means that the running costs for an instant photo are only around 10% and the environmental impact of photo chemicals is reduced. For users who always choose the cheapest photos, costly, time-consuming and energy-intensive processes for developing photos are no longer necessary.

Christian Tietz

Claims (6)

Protection claims Generic term .Electronic instant camera that combines electronic camera, electronic memory and electronic printer, Characteristic
Part characterized in that it can produce photographs by means of the lens, image sensor, electronic memory and printer which the camera combines. Secondary claim 2. Camera according to claim 1, characterized in that the image sensor can be separated from the rest of the camera for convenience. Underclaim 3. Camera according to protection claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has a sliding or otherwise movable lens cover, which can be combined with an on/off switch. Underclaim 4.Camera according to protection claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has an electronic flash Underclaim 5.Camera according to protection claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has a light sensor for flash and/or for exposure meter. .:.. ..*... ^: .:. ü ^: .·. &Sgr;!* Christian Tietz Underclaim 6.Camera according to protection claim 1 or 2 characterized,
that it has an electronic (LCD) viewfinder. Christine Tietz